The Loose Women added: "The Overtones singer Timmy Matley has died aged 36 after battling skin cancer - we're sending all our love to the band and Timmy's family."

The Overtones performing at Trafalgar Square in London (Image: PA Archive/PA Images)

In a statement at the time, he said: "I need to share some news with you about something that is going on in my life at the moment. I'm devastated to actually be writing this but unfortunately I won't be able to join the boys on the road for this Christmas tour.

"In Sept this year I was diagnosed with melanoma (skin cancer). In October I had an operation to remove some lymph nodes and had hoped that would be the only treatment required.

"But just recently more lumps around my collar bone and neck were discovered which will need further, ongoing treatment.

"As you can imagine it's been a big few months. It's been a tough and heartbreaking decision to make but I have to focus on getting better and taking care of my health."